Date Posted: 05/18/2026
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 501373
Industry: Insurance
Job Title: Director Category Management
Job Location: Hartford, CT, USA, 06101
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Onsite 3 days per week. (T, W, Th)
Shift: 8 AM-5 PM EST
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 7
Min Hourly Rate($): 85.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 90.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Category Management, Project Management, Six Sigma, Strategic Sourcing
Experience Desired: Strong strategic and execution mindset with deep knowledge of category management (8+ yrs); Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, market insights (8+ yrs); Knowledge of source to pay processes (8+ yrs); Familiarity with change management and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) (8+ yrs); Experience with procurement systems like Coupa, Ariba etc (8+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Master’s Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
***Qualified Director Category Management Consultant located in Hartford CT will be considered for this role as this role required hybrid presence***
Required Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in procurement, supply chain, finance or business. MBA or equivalent business-related experience preferred
Required Skills and Experience:
• 8+ years of experience in category management and strategic sourcing within a complex corporate environment
• Proven experience managing complex IT Professional Services spend , including leading the sourcing process as well as drafting and negotiating global outsourcing agreements
• Lead the end to end sourcing and contracting strategy for Information Technology Outsourcing (ITO) and Consulting services, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, cost optimization, risk management, and performance outcomes
• Develop and execute multi year category strategies aligned with broader business and procurement goals
• Conduct market and supplier analysis to assess industry trends, cost drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Drive maturity and continuous improvement across outsourcing models, global delivery structures, and commercial frameworks, including managed services and outcome based agreements
• Establish category level objectives, KPIs, and value tracking mechanisms to measure performance and realized benefits
• Lead complex, high impact sourcing initiatives from strategy through execution
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations focused on commercial value, risk mitigation, and service performance
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts in partnership with Legal, ensuring compliance with business, regulatory and risk requirements
• Ensure consistent contract quality, documentation standards, and adherence to procurement policies
• Leverage spend analytics, performance dashboards, and sourcing insights to prioritize opportunities and inform decisions
• Utilize procurement technologies (e.g., sourcing platforms, CLM, analytics tools) to drive efficiency, transparency, and value
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of sourcing, supplier, and contract data across enterprise systems
• Identify and apply emerging tools and AI enabled capabilities to enhance category management effectiveness
• Partner closely with business and functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with operational and strategic needs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CIO, CDO, and other senior leaders, providing data backed insights and recommendations
• Support change initiatives and new ways of working, driving engagement, accountability, and adoption
• Model enterprise leadership behaviors by driving results with integrity, collaborating effectively across functions, using data to inform decisions, continuously improving processes, fostering an inclusive and high performing culture, and embracing change
Responsibilities:
• Strong strategic and execution mindset with deep knowledge of category management and sourcing best practices
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data, market insights, and performance metrics
• Demonstrated success negotiating and structuring complex commercial agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
• Strong project management skills, including leading cross functional sourcing initiatives
• Knowledge of source to pay processes and strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with change management and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
• Innovative, curious mindset with an interest in modern procurement technologies and data driven approaches
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment and manage ambiguity through collaboration and influence - **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
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